shadow Posted March 21, 2008 Report Posted March 21, 2008 Is one engine better performance wise than the other? I dont like that Dohc engines seem to need to build up rpm for decent power but turbos have lag which I have noticed NONE so far? There seems to be so many more 3.4 dohc in cars instead of turbo 3.1s? Is one easier to work on than the other? Has anyone raced one against the other? Chris Quote
CSI_MuNkY Posted March 21, 2008 Report Posted March 21, 2008 This past summer Matt and I raced, he had about half a second on me at the end of the quarter mile. Turbo 3.1s aren't seen as much as the LQ1 for the simple fact that not near as many were made. If your looking for an engine swap, do it right and get the best of both worlds, a turbo 3.4 DOHC Jamie Quote
Euro Posted March 21, 2008 Report Posted March 21, 2008 3.1 is a SHIT LOAD easier to work on than the dohc. IMO Quote
hotrodolds Posted March 21, 2008 Report Posted March 21, 2008 That's no opinion. That's fact. Spark plug changes are easier on the LQ1, but they aren't all that bad in a 3.1, either. Other than that, the 3.1 is easier to work on for sure. Quote
BXX Posted March 21, 2008 Report Posted March 21, 2008 3x00 swap and call it a day.. Cheap, reliable, and decent power...... stock that is Quote
slick Posted March 21, 2008 Report Posted March 21, 2008 Upper and lower intake gaskets in less than 1 hour on the 3.4. Pushrod engines- 5 hours, if your damned good, otherwise 8-10+ hours. Quote
BXX Posted March 21, 2008 Report Posted March 21, 2008 Upper and lower intake gaskets in less than 1 hour on the 3.4. Pushrod engines- 5 hours, if your damned good, otherwise 8-10+ hours. Seen them done in 2 hours Quote
CSI_MuNkY Posted March 21, 2008 Report Posted March 21, 2008 NOTHING is easy about a LQ1 equipped car, even non engine parts are a bitch to replace... see my latest thread about the heater core... If its in the engine bay and you have to work on it, book a day...lol Jamie Quote
slick Posted March 21, 2008 Report Posted March 21, 2008 Upper and lower intake gaskets in less than 1 hour on the 3.4. Pushrod engines- 5 hours, if your damned good, otherwise 8-10+ hours. Seen them done in 2 hours They know tricks, kinda like the 3.4 alternator job, book calls for 4 or 4.5 hours, I can do it in less than 1 hour. Quote
BXX Posted March 21, 2008 Report Posted March 21, 2008 Ever been able to do plugs in a 98 Expedition in 2.5 hours yeah, look it up... screw Fords great, now im gonna have nightmares tonight since I remembered doing that thing Oh, BTW, 'they know tricks' is talking about me... Not really tricks, but having the correct tools Quote
slick Posted March 21, 2008 Report Posted March 21, 2008 I thought you were only a salesperson. Quote
BXX Posted March 21, 2008 Report Posted March 21, 2008 I thought you were only a salesperson. Umm, no... I worked as one with AutoZone, but I have also worked on cars on the side... Now I work for Conrad's in Brunswick... Quote
z34Phoenix Posted March 21, 2008 Report Posted March 21, 2008 i havent had many issues with My DOHC. very reliable. the alt is a PITA to do. but i'd rather have a alt that is a pita then the intake gaskets. the 3.1 turbo vs dohc is a pic of the lesser of two evils! both have limited aftermarket. and arent that common. like said a new 3x00 like a 3400 or 3500 is the best choice tuning will be easer and aftermarket isnt as bad. its just the 3.1 L lacks power in stock form its better to start with a more powerful engine then make it better then start with a lacking engine and then work just to match perf of some other stock motor. Quote
shadow Posted March 21, 2008 Author Report Posted March 21, 2008 Ok I was just curious cause I see some many 3.4 DOHC around. I am learning new things everyday. Thanks Chris Quote
jeremy Posted March 21, 2008 Report Posted March 21, 2008 I really like the LQ1, and would LOVE to have a boosted one... Quote
Euro Posted March 21, 2008 Report Posted March 21, 2008 LQ1's aren't really "common" necessarily, but there are enough of them around to where it's not hard to find one! Quote
CSI_MuNkY Posted March 21, 2008 Report Posted March 21, 2008 There are always "tricks". My brother once took his Mazda MX6 to a shop to have the steering rack replaced, he was quoted for 6 hours or something like that because the frame had to be dropped. My brother said fuck that, took it home and had it done in under 2 hours, without lowering the frame at all. On top of tricks you have experience... if someones done a gasket job on a push rod engine many times, of course they are going to be faster at it. Jamie Quote
93CutlassSupreme Posted March 21, 2008 Report Posted March 21, 2008 The "Duke" pwns all. /thread Quote
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